DIY Lemon Bath Bomb Recipe
This easy and fun fresh lemon bath bomb recipe is so light, bright, and zesty. In about 20 minutes, you can make handmade bath fizzies for yourself or as gifts.
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Fresh Lemon Bath Bombs
Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, we have been making DIY bath bomb recipes for more than 15 years. They are easy, a quick craft session, and make for really great handmade gift ideas.
These zesty lemon bath bombs are quick to come together in about 20 minutes. They are bright, light, and will invigorate you in the bath or shower.
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Tips to Make Lemon Zest Bath Bombs
- I recommend NOT to use lemon juice, only lemon zest to ensure the mixture’s acidity remains balanced.
- Dry the bath bombs for at least 24 hours and 36 if you’re in a high humidity area.
- Always store them in an air-tight container and gift them in one to preserve the fizziness.
- Never use food coloring as it can stain skin or the tub. Use mica powders or soap colorants only.
- If this is your first time making bath bombs, check out this article on trouble-shooting bath bombs and shower fizzies.
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Fresh Lemon Bath Bombs
You're not going to be disappointed with these easy and bright fresh lemon bath bombs. They're so fragrant and so fizzy, you'll be making a second batch in a few days.
Materials
- 2 oz Epsom salt
- 4 oz baking soda
- 2 oz corn starch
- 2 oz citric acid
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (liquified)
- ½ tbsp water
- 1 drop lemon soap coloring
- 20 drops Lemon essential oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
Tools
- Large bowl
- Whisk
- 2-3 medium size round bath bomb molds
- Small jar with lid
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Instructions
- Zest a lemon for about 2 tablespoons of lemon zest then pat dry between two paper towels.
- Whisk together epsom salt, baking soda, cornstarch and citric acid.
- Place the coconut oil, water, soap coloring and essential oil into jar, secure the lid and shake until the mixture is combined.
- To avoid as much fizzing as possible, slowly add the liquid ingredients into the dry mixture, a few drops at time, while stirring.
- Mix well until the color is consistent throughout and there are no lumps.
- Add 1 tablespoon of lemon zest into the mixture and stir well.
- Place a small portion of lemon zest into one side of each bath bomb mold.
- Immediately fill each of the molds with the bath bomb mixture, firmly filling each side.
- Press and twist both halves of the mold together and allow it to set. Tap both sides of the mold to allow the bath bomb to release.
- Store in an airtight container until you're ready to fizz!
Notes
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Hi there, I’m Sarah Nenni-Daher. I’m a crafty gal and always have at least 14 projects going at once. I am a crafter, designer, DIYer, and pattern maker. I share my creations here and in the Ruffles and Rain Boots® Shop.
Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots®, you’ll find DIY gnomes, crafts, gifts, cupcakes, laser crafts, and so much more. I love sharing video tutorials over on YouTube and chatting with other crafters in my Facebook groups. We’d love to have you!